Portfolio

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On paper a portfolio looks like a very simple project. There are only a few pieces of leather and one piece of hardware. It should not be that hard but there were several small issues that had to be solved along the way. Also when making a pattern from scratch you spend a fair amount of time adjusting it trying to figure out the dimensions. I will of course include the pattern so you (and I) don't have to spend the time doing that again.

I will not go into details about sewing, burnishing and riveting. To see how I do this please take a look here:

Burnishing

Sewing

Riveting

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Briefcase locks

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I like the locks found on old english briefcases. They are solid brass and most of them are able to be locked (assuming that the key did not get lost along the way). The option of locking it is not something I have ever used but maybe someone has a reason to lock his bag. Although I don't see a reason for this I do think that it would look funny if there were no keyhole. Much like a chest without nipples or a stomach without a belly button.

Unfortunately only one place sells a lock similar to the old design. The liston briefcase lock from www.abbeyengland.com. It comes in a round design and a "3-position" design. 

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